13 June 2019 | From a Becket Media Relations news release via the North American Division news page: Barry C. Black, 62nd Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, has been named Becket’s 2019 Canterbury Medalist for his honorable defense of religious liberty for people of all faiths. The Canterbury Medal, Becket’s highest honor, recognizes an individual who […] Source: https://atoday.org/u-s-senate-chaplain-barry-black-named-2019-canterbury-medalist/
Two Weeks Left Of Regular Rate AT1 Registration
In about two weeks, regular registration ends for AT1, the brand new gathering for the Adventist community organized by Adventist Today. Regular registration ends on June 30. Our theme is “Christ Challenges Culture.” AT1 will call everyone who attends to reimagine the Adventist narrative to fully embrace the reassuring, present truth of God’s love and […] Source: https://atoday.org/two-weeks-left-of-regular-rate-at1-registration/
News Briefs For June 14, 2019
News reports about Refugee Sabbath as well as from Oakwood University, England, Ogden, Utah and Loma Linda University Health 15 June is Refugee Sabbath for Adventist churches. Many will show “The Tenth,” a 3-minute video available online at refugeeministries.org or on YouTube. Adventist congregations that are involved in sponsoring refugees in their community may introduce […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-for-june-14-2019/
Former Fresno Adventist Academy Teacher Refuses Plea Deal In Sexual Crimes Case, Could Face Up To 260 Years
12 June 2019 | Christopher Bispham, a former teacher at Fresno Adventist Academy, refused a plea deal this week that would have seen him accept a 30-year prison sentence. Bispham faces accusations of repeatedly molesting students and, if convicted of all charges, he could face up to 260 years in prison. He will be tried […] Source: https://atoday.org/former-fresno-adventist-academy-teacher-refuses-plea-deal-in-sexual-crimes-case-could-face-up-to-260-years/
South African Adventist-Raised Woman Campaigns For Lesbian Rights
11 June 2019 | “I was raised in a strict Seventh-day Adventist family, in a society where a woman was expected to know her place,” said Nondumiso “Ndumie” Funda, 40. “Every aspect of life was handled by men. Women couldn’t be outspoken. We were not equal. But I knew from a young age that I […] Source: https://atoday.org/south-african-adventist-raised-woman-campaigns-for-lesbian-rights/
